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John Gibbons will be the manager on Opening Day 2014

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Toronto Blue Jays general manger Alex Anthopoulos said the team’s manager John Gibbons is coming back next year. Anthopoulos made the announcement in a media scrum Tuesday.

 

 

Recently there has been speculation that Gibbons’ job could be in danger since the Blue Jays have disappointed this season after a slew of high profile off-season acquisitions. The team is currently last in the AL East with a record of 59-73.

 

On Monday, the 51-year-old Gibbons was cool and philosophical when asked whether he worries about being the fall guy for his high-priced club’s disappointing season.

 

In November, Gibbons was signed to a two-year deal with a unique option. If Gibbons is still employed by the club after Jan. 1 in any season, the option for the following season automatically kicks in, thus removing the possibility of him operating under “lame-duck” status.

 

Gibbons said Monday he expects the Blue Jays roster to have a different look in 2014.

 

“I think the team needs to make some changes, no question,” he said, refusing to elaborate on what areas they might be. “Very rarely do you stay status quo coming off a bad year. We think we need a few little additions.”

 

http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/alex-anthopoulos-says-john-gibbons-will-return-as-toronto-blue-jays-manager-next-season/

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just the start of the list of people who will be back next year. lol

 

At least Bonifacio won't be (Big grin)

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lol @ the comments section

 

Idk which is worse, TSN's or Sportsnet's. I think TSN's.

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Facebook beats all

 

Casual fans for the win

 

Facebook doesn't count. It's f***ing facebook, lol.

 

It's funny how such a small portion of the fanbase can be brilliant, and then the rest of it can just be so incredibly fascinatingly stupid.

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Yes glad the decision is made already so they can focus on bigger issues

 

Still don't love Gibbons as manager but don't hate him either. I just feel very "meh" about it. Always have.

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I think I've figured out why I'm so "meh" about Gibbons as manager. It's the lackadaisical demeanor he shows all the time. How he walks, talks, etc just seems too relaxed somehow. Yet at the same time I recognize all that really matters is decision making and fostering a good clubhouse where guys want to play hard and win. He probably does both reasonable well. Sometimes the optics just seem off from the outside looking in.
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“I think the team needs to make some changes, no question,” he said, refusing to elaborate on what areas they might be. “Very rarely do you stay status quo coming off a bad year. We think we need a few little additions.”

 

a few LITTLE additions???? so they're going to put a bandaid on a leper? really....

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yeah, the most hyped piece of s*** in history.

 

Tell that to KC... .400 OBP, 8 for 8 in SB, 0.6 WAR in 12 games.

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lol @ the comments section

 

beleafinmyteam

 

Gibbons did not turn Lawries' season around....it was DeRosa. Check your facts.

 

lmfao. This is so stereotypical of dumb leaf fans. THE GRITTY VETRIN TAUGHT THAT YOUNG'UN WITH HIS LEADERSHIP!!!!11

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Also, keeping the payroll huge and bloated next year will ensure another horrendous team.

 

wat

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wat

Spending money on Cano, Choo, Santana, etc. in free agency won't magically change the fact that this is a fundamentally flawed team and a non-contender. The only way this franchise can get out from under AA's mess is to blow it up and start from scratch, not keep jacking up payroll on a team that's not worth it.

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lol at the comment that suggested hiring mike soscia as manager.

 

He was the sole reason the angels won

 

DEM ATHLETIC CATCHERS!!!

 

Edit: Caps lock is f***ing with me.

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